Makawao, Kula and Waihou Spring forest reserves and Polipoli recreation area remain closed after Hurricane Nolo

Several forest reserve and recreation areas remain closed after the passing of Hurricane Nolo over the weekend, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Maui and Molokaʻi

All forestry and wildlife lands are open to the public on Maui and Molokaʻi except:

• Makawao State Forest Reserve, Kula Forest Reserve and Waihou Spring Forest Reserve: Closed pending storm damage repairs.  

All state parks are open except:

• Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Closed due to surrounding forest reserve closure.  

Hawai‘i Island

All forestry and wildlife lands are open to the public except those for which staff are performing damage assessments and repairs including: 

• Muliwai Trail, Waimanu campground, Keanakolu and ʻĀinapō cabins:Closed until staff can complete damage and safety assessments. 

Most state parks except:

• Waialea Section of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area: Closed due to fallen trees from Hurricane Lala. 
• Lapakahi State Historical Park: Closed due to fallen trees from Hurricane Lala.
• ʻAkaka Falls State Park: The right side of the trail is closed due to fallen trees. The rest of the ʻAkaka Falls trail remains partially open.

Most state park camping areas and lodging facilities remain closed, including:

• Kalopā Cabins: Closed for repairs. The park remains open for daytime use and overnight camping.
• Hāpuna Cabins: Closed for repairs.
• Kīholo Campground: Closed due to fallen trees. The park remains open for daytime use only.

Oʻahu

All forestry and wildlife lands are open to the public.

Kauaʻi

All forestry and wildlife lands and trails are closed to the public except:

• Mana Plains Forest Reserve
• Hunting Unit C:  Check stations at Princeville, Moloaʻa and Kapahi (Closed: Moalepe and Loop Road check stations).
• Līhuʻe- Kōloa Forest Reserve: Keāhua Arboretum to the parking lot.
• Pu‘u ka Pele Forest Reserve: Waimea Canyon (access from canyon bottom).
• Hunting Unit F: Access below the junction of Kōke‘e Road and Waimea Canyon Drive.

The public is advised to use caution when entering any state parks and forest lands and unidentified and unmitigated hazards may still exist.  

“DLNR appreciates the public’s cooperation with all safety advisories and patience with the long list of repairs and restoration work in the months ahead,” said DOFAW Administrator Marigold Zoll. “The compounding impacts of successive storms are affecting our ability to safely open certain areas in a timely manner, but we will continue to restore access as soon as possible.”

Refunds will be credited to the accounts of anyone who misses camping nights due to storm closures. 

DLNR will be updating its OuterSpatial app with the most current information on which areas are open and which remain closed due to severe weather impacts. View updates on the app or by clicking locations on the map at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/app/

For updates on storm-related park closures, please visit the Hawaiʻi State Parks webpage at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/